The two webinars will be presented by industry experts with information on staying physically well during the current pandemic and low-carb eating for type 2 diabetes.
“These free online webinars will provide useful information for people living with diabetes in the Echuca area,” Diabetes Victoria chief executive Craig Bennett said.
“We remain committed to ensuring our programs are accessible so we can better connect with and support people living with diabetes.”
The webinars will cover nutrition, continuous glucose monitoring, peer support and staying active at home.
Almost 2800 people in the Campaspe Shire live with diabetes and are registered with the National Diabetes Services Scheme.
Of those, 90 per cent have type 2 diabetes while eight per cent live with type 1, and 1.4 per cent of women in the area have gestational diabetes.
“Every day, almost 80 people in Victoria are diagnosed with diabetes,” Mr Bennett said.
“This Living Well with Diabetes Victoria webinar has been designed to provide support and information on how to live well with diabetes and to connect with people within the Campaspe area, during the pandemic.”
The webinar for those with type 1 diabetes is on Tuesday, November 17 from 7pm to 8:45pm. To register, visit bit.ly/EchucaT1 or call 1800 637 700.
The type 2 webinar will be held on Wednesday, November 18 from 7pm to 8:30pm. To register, visit bit.ly/EchucaT2 or call 1800 637 700.
Registration is essential and both webinars are free.
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